Rocks and Rock Cycle

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What is the Rock Cycle?

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A model that describes the formation, breakdown, and reformation of rocks.

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What type of rock is limestone?

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Limestone is a sedimentary rock.

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What is weathering?

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The process by which rocks and minerals are broken down into smaller pieces.

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What is an example of mechanical weathering?

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Frost wedging is an example of mechanical weathering.

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Which type of mass movement has the slowest movement?

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Creep has the slowest movement.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water.

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What is deposition?

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The process by which sediments are laid down in new locations.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooled magma or lava, while sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation of sediments.

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What is metamorphism?

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The process by which existing rocks are transformed into metamorphic rocks due to heat and pressure.